I Have the Aura of a Supporting Character in Yuri Novels - Chapter 84

As it was, Zhu Yun didn’t know how she had triggered the transformation mechanism of the flower demon, Tang Ruorui. When she saw the vast white mist, Zhu Yun’s heart was in a panic. Compared to seeing the adult Tang Ruorui, she would much rather see the child version. After all, Zhu Yun was confident she could handle the chubby, child-like Tang Ruorui, but she couldn’t get a read on the adult Tang Ruorui.

When the swirling mist cleared, a long-haired woman with tear-filled, confused eyes appeared before Zhu Yun. Her white dress reached her ankles, and she looked like a stunningly beautiful wild spirit who had stumbled into the human world. She blinked, seemingly uncomfortable, and tears slowly rolled down her face, creating a fragile, broken kind of beauty. Tang Ruorui looked up at the stunned and helpless Zhu Yun, a slight smile on her crimson lips. Her clear eyes, washed clean by tears, reflected Zhu Yun’s entire image. Tang Ruorui said meaningfully, “So this is how you bully children?”

Zhu Yun wanted to press herself against the wall. Having just done a bad deed, she was frantically searching for an excuse. She clarified, “I didn’t do it on purpose. I was wearing high heels and lost my balance, that’s why I kicked Ruirui’s castle. The least I can do…”

Tang Ruorui elegantly stood up, her hands tidying her long black hair. She smiled at Zhu Yun and pressed on, “The least you can do what?”

“The least I can do is buy you a deluxe version of the castle!”

Tang Ruorui smiled but said nothing. She waved her hand, and a fragrance filled the air. The sand scattered on the playmat was neatly packed back into a box, and the digging toys were also placed inside. The once messy playmat was now clean and tidy, as if nothing had ever happened.

She casually found a chair and sat down, saying calmly, “You can talk about the compensation for this matter with my child self.”

“Fine, who told Ruirui to be so well-behaved and likable?” Zhu Yun was getting competitive with her, seemingly still holding a grudge from the last time.

Tang Ruorui’s eyes held a gentle smile as she asked, “You agreed? Don’t you think I’m making a big deal out of nothing?”

Zhu Yun didn’t feel that way at all. Leaning against the wall with her hands in her pockets, she said, “Ruirui doesn’t remember what happens when she’s an adult, so it’s better for me to find a chance to tell her about it when she’s little.”

Tang Ruorui said with a hint of deeper meaning, “You don’t seem to be afraid of me at all.”

This woman was very special. She shouldn’t be a person from the Special Department. Since the day she moved in, Tang Ruorui hadn’t detected any power fluctuations from the Special Department on her. Yet, on the night she was struck by lightning, Zhu Yun had the ability to cross the window and enter the balcony.

Was she a regular person? She didn’t seem like it.

It was precisely because of this woman’s momentary kindness that she was brought back home. For a few days, Tang Ruorui enjoyed life in the company of a human.

So, she remembered Zhu Yun’s gentleness and her warm embrace. Even if this only happened when she was in her child form, this version of Zhu Yun was enough to make her feel a little close to her.

Perhaps it was this hint of closeness at work, along with the critical situation, that made her break through her restraints and return to her adult body without a second thought that night.

Tang Ruorui’s words made Zhu Yun frown. She said, “Why should I be afraid of you? Are you going to kill me?”

“Kill you? How could I?”

Zhu Yun shrugged, a faint smile on her face. “Then there you have it. You’re not going to kill me just because I found out your identity, so why should I be afraid of you? Without this identity, you and I are just neighbors. They say a close neighbor is better than a distant relative. By that logic, we’re practically family. From now on, I’m your older sister, and you’re my younger sister. Let’s not get into that dramatic soap opera stuff. No one ever said different species have to be enemies. We can be friends.”

Zhu Yun’s rambling earned a smile from Tang Ruorui. She was so interesting, Tang Ruorui thought to herself.

She listened to Zhu Yun with a sweet smile, appearing very docile. Her overly striking appearance had no hint of aggression, and her pure and kind eyes gave Zhu Yun a sense of familiarity. It was at this moment that Zhu Yun found a hint of “Ruirui” in her. Thinking about their interactions over the past few days, this adult version of “Ruirui” didn’t seem so unfamiliar anymore.

Zhu Yun pouted, saying awkwardly, “What are you smiling about?”

“You make me very happy. You’re more fun than other humans.”

Zhu Yun pondered the word “fun,” and for some reason, she felt like she had become Tang Ruorui’s toy for entertainment.

She let out a long sigh and said earnestly, “You’ve just closed yourself off. You’ve already bravely stepped into the human world, so why are you still locking yourself up? In the human world, there are good people and bad people, aren’t there? Ultimately, we’re not that different. So, I’m not the only interesting human.”

Over the past few days, Zhu Yun had done one other important thing: she had created an alternate account to infiltrate Tang Ruorui’s official fan group. Through her tireless efforts, Zhu Yun had a complete understanding of Tang Ruorui’s entire story since her debut.

In a single sentence, Tang Ruorui desperately wanted to become a marginalized figure, but her inherent qualities prevented her from achieving this goal. Because her acting skills and beauty were impossible for audiences to ignore, Tang Ruorui was extremely conflicted. Some people even speculated that she might have a mental illness, which angered her fans and led them to constantly berate the accusers.

If she hadn’t chosen the path of a celebrity, her wish might have come true. But her dramatic choice to become a star made Tang Ruorui feel out of place in the human world for three years.

Zhu Yun’s words confused Tang Ruorui. Her face showed a mix of confusion and unease, which made Zhu Yun sigh softly.

Zhu Yun suddenly realized her own problem. Do not impose on others what you do not desire. Why was she criticizing Tang Ruorui’s life? This made her a bit annoying. Putting herself in Tang Ruorui’s shoes, if someone were to criticize her life, she would probably curse them out.

She quickly corrected her mindset. She absolutely, positively did not want to become an extremely irritating person.

Zhu Yun’s playful smile vanished, and she said seriously, “I’m sorry, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have forced my feelings onto you. I forgot that you’re a flower demon, and it’s right for you to be wary of us humans. I also shouldn’t have told you to actively integrate into the crowd. If you feel that your current way of life brings you ease, then it’s the most comfortable space for you. As long as you’re happy and content, that’s enough. Other people’s opinions don’t matter.”

Tang Ruorui stared blankly at Zhu Yun, who was reflecting on her own words, and then suddenly smiled. She flew toward Zhu Yun like a light, white butterfly.

The rush of fragrance made Zhu Yun feel nervous. Her back was pressed tightly against the wall, and she swallowed, saying, “What are you doing? I already apologized, you can’t hit me.”

She was so cunning! To suddenly change from a queen to a gentle girl, it was truly irresistible!

Tang Ruorui gently extended her arms, pulling Zhu Yun into an embrace. She whispered softly, “I might be a bit silly, but I know who is good to me. I’ve been in this world for three years. Before, I thought fans were the friendliest people to me, but then I realized they were friendly to everyone. So I wasn’t the most special one. That is, until I met you. For the first time, I discovered that humans have such a strong attraction to me.”

“Attraction?” The eloquent lawyer Zhu Yun stuttered for the first time. She, of course, understood the meaning of the word, but hearing it from Tang Ruorui’s mouth, she suddenly felt a little confused.

Tang Ruorui nuzzled into her shoulder. “Do you remember the time you fought that stinky fox? You were protecting me! I haven’t been protected in hundreds of years. I’ve always been the one protecting my people. Do you know how pleasantly surprised I was when I saw you stand up for me? That time, I thought that after I killed the stinky fox, I would have to peel its skin beautifully as a thank-you gift. If it weren’t for it, I probably wouldn’t have been able to experience what it feels like to be protected by you.”

Over the past few hundred years, Tang Ruorui had been injured many times for her people. It was a blessing from the heavens that she hadn’t withered prematurely. So sometimes, Tang Ruorui would feel exhausted. They were all blooming nightshade flowers, so why did she have to risk her life to protect all of her people? But this thought only flashed through her mind. Whenever the fox clan attacked, Tang Ruorui would still fight like an invincible general.

Her words were full of grievance, and Zhu Yun felt her heart being scratched a few times. To comfort her, she stroked Tang Ruorui’s long hair and praised her, “Then you’re really amazing to be able to protect so many people.”

Tang Ruorui’s beautiful eyes were full of longing, and a playful smile appeared on her lips. She said, “I’ll protect you from now on, too.”

Zhu Yun leaned her whole body on Tang Ruorui, teasing, “I’m just a human. How could anyone possibly harm me?”

Tang Ruorui’s eyes showed determination. “No matter what, I’ll protect you.”

Her serious expression filled Zhu Yun with an indescribable sense of emotion. Zhu Yun felt that her previous intuition must have been wrong. How could a cute little demon like Tang Ruorui be difficult to figure out? It was actually very easy to understand her!

Just as the two were embracing, a knock came from the office door. Zhu Yun finally remembered Li Ke’er, whom she had completely forgotten. She looked at the beautiful woman in front of her. Without a word, Zhu Yun took her hand and led Tang Ruorui into the lounge. She whispered, “Be a good girl and don’t make a sound. My colleagues all know I brought a child in. If they found out the child turned into a beautiful woman, they would definitely call the police.”

Tang Ruorui looked at the closed door, shrugging helplessly. She whispered, “Does she really think this door can stop me?” If she wanted to be mischievous and cause trouble, this door was nothing but a decoration.

She curled her lips into a smile, looking around. She sniffed the air, which carried Zhu Yun’s scent. She stretched contentedly, flew to the single bed, and burrowed under the covers.

Wrapped in the pillow and blanket, Tang Ruorui was reminded of Zhu Yun. She was starting to like this place. Although it was narrow, it was filled with Zhu Yun’s scent, as if Zhu Yun had never left her.

Tang Ruorui closed her eyes peacefully. She had to recover her strength as soon as possible. If she were to encounter a plot from the fox clan again, she wouldn’t have to be so worried. Her child self was still a bit too weak.

Outside the door, Zhu Yun scrutinized the cautious Li Ke’er. After leaving her to simmer for a full fifteen minutes, Zhu Yun acted as if she had just noticed her presence. With a half-smile, she began to talk about a certain agent’s “heroic deeds.”

Li Ke’er’s face turned red. She was filled with shame and anger. To be able to stay at the Junlin Law Firm right after graduation was, of course, an honor. She was one of the more well-known students in her class. When her former classmates saw her now, they would surely call her a “great lawyer.” This was all because Li Ke’er’s start was smoother than theirs.

Li Ke’er always remembered Zhu Yun’s kindness and how much she had helped her back then. The world of work was not as simple and easy as school. To gain knowledge beyond what was in books, one had to rely on a senior.

She had neither buttered up Zhu Yun nor given her gifts.

So, it wasn’t until Li Ke’er was talking to her classmates that she realized she had met a very good senior.

Li Ke’er’s forehead was beaded with sweat. She bowed and apologized, “Sister Zhu Yun, I’ll handle this matter as quickly as possible. I do know Rongrong’s sister. We’ve been friends for many years, but I never imagined Rongrong would turn out like this. Her family has some money, so she’s a little spoiled, but I really didn’t expect her to use Junlin’s name to threaten people, and even use a contract to manipulate an artist. Sister Zhu Yun, I’ll give you a satisfactory answer.”

Zhu Yun smiled calmly. “Who hasn’t met a few oddballs? I know this has nothing to do with you. I trust you’ll handle it properly. I’ll be waiting for your good news.”

Li Ke’er cursed Rongrong in her heart. She had never agreed to help Rongrong with those contract matters. Why would Rongrong use her name behind her back to scare people? Seriously, it was lucky that she had threatened Zhu Yun this time. If it had been someone else, she would definitely be in trouble.

She wiped her sweat and left the office, her face heavy, clearly having been scolded. Others who saw Li Ke’er’s expression were curious about how she had offended Zhu Yun.

Those who were close to her tried to get some information, but Li Ke’er shut them all down. So, no one outside the office knew what had happened inside.

After dealing with Li Ke’er, Zhu Yun went back to the lounge. She wanted to tell Tang Ruorui that she still had work to do, but when she opened the door, she saw the sleeping face. Zhu Yun leaned against the doorframe, a smile on her face.

【Sigh.】

“I’m admiring a beauty, and you’re sighing. What are you doing? Ruining the mood?”

【I thought Tang Ruorui was going to give you a hard time, but you two ended up hugging. Help me, someone come and tame Zhu Yun!】

Zhu Yun retorted awkwardly, “That’s not a hug.”

What is it then?

“It’s a cuddle, you don’t know anything.”

? A cunning woman, huh.

But Xiao Zhu, don’t you think you look like you’re hiding a beautiful woman right now?

Zhu Yun pursed her lips and playfully scolded, “Shut up.”

Hiding a beautiful woman? She was openly raising a flower, alright!

When the clock struck six, Zhu Yun put down her work. It had been a while since she had worked overtime. In the past, she would only leave work when her stomach was rumbling. Now, she was leaving because there was a Tang Ruorui at home who could eat and run.

She tiptoed into the lounge. This time, Tang Ruorui was finally awake. When she opened her enchanting eyes, Zhu Yun felt as if she saw ripples in them, which were very alluring. Their eyes met, and Zhu Yun pretended to be calm. “It’s time to go home. It’s getting late.”

Tang Ruorui let out a delicate yawn. Her voice was soft and sweet from just waking up. “Okay, let’s go home.”

Zhu Yun quickly said, “You can come with me, but you have to turn back into a child.”

Tang Ruorui blinked, sighing helplessly, seemingly indulging Zhu Yun’s unreasonable request. She said, “Okay, I’ll listen to you.”

A cloud of smoke suddenly billowed, then was blown away as if by the wind. From it emerged a round and adorable little girl. She struggled to climb down from the mountain-like single bed, just to get to Zhu Yun quickly.

Zhu Yun couldn’t help but laugh. She walked over and picked her up, holding her by her waist. She whispered, “You still have to act tough for such a small thing?”

Tang Ruorui felt like she was sitting on Zhu Yun’s arm. A blush appeared on her chubby cheeks. She moved her lips, not knowing how to explain her attitude from just now.

“Why aren’t you talking?”

Zhu Yun didn’t notice her unusual behavior at first. It wasn’t until she picked up the painter’s hat and put it on her head that she saw Tang Ruorui’s red cheeks.

Zhu Yun pinched her face, and the squeezing action made her small mouth pucker. Tang Ruorui protested, “Don’t do that!”

“I will. Tang Ruorui, you’re definitely shy!”

Tang Ruorui glared at her angrily and scolded, “You’re the only one who dares to treat me this way. Anyone else would have been stabbed by my flower branch!”

Now that her body had shrunk and she was at Zhu Yun’s mercy, she could only bury her face in Zhu Yun’s shoulder and sulk, leaving Zhu Yun with a round little head to look at.

Zhu Yun patted her bottom and said with a smile, “We’re going out soon. Be a good girl and don’t let anyone find out that you’re the celebrity Tang Ruorui.”

“I’m a B-list star! Not many people know me.”

Zhu Yun turned off the light and said softly, “It’s okay. In my heart, you’re a top-tier celebrity, the biggest of all.”

Tang Ruorui covered her mouth and giggled a few times. The feeling of being teased by Zhu Yun was instantly replaced with a bright mood. Oh well, she was a child now. Being pinched on the face and spanked on the bottom was no big deal.

“Sister Zhu Yun, this child is so well-behaved. I didn’t hear a peep from your office.”

Zhu Yun smiled and explained, “She’s a little sleepyhead. She slept all afternoon.”

A colleague teased kindly, “That’s how kids are, they need their sleep. It’ll get better when they grow up.”

Zhu Yun deliberately drew out her words, clearly intending for Tang Ruorui to hear. “So you don’t need so much sleep when you grow up?”

Tang Ruorui kicked her with the tip of her shoe, getting her revenge in secret.

She wasn’t a sleepyhead, and she wasn’t sleeping she was recovering her strength!

Zhu Yun felt the anger from Tang Ruorui and smiled even more as she bid her colleague farewell.

The colleague who watched them leave couldn’t help but say to herself, “Is that child Zhu Yun’s relative? But in all the years I’ve known her, I’ve never heard Zhu Yun mention her family.”

The colleague’s confusion would probably never be resolved. Who would have thought that the child Zhu Yun was holding was actually a beautiful and seductive demon?

“What do you want for dinner tonight?”

Tang Ruorui turned her head to look out the car window, refusing to look at Zhu Yun. She was clearly still holding a grudge from before.

Zhu Yun smiled leisurely. “How about a flower feast? I heard that some flowers are quite delicious when stir-fried.”

Flowers? Fresh flowers? This triggered a sensitive topic for Tang Ruorui. She turned her head abruptly and said discontentedly, “You’re so heartless! I’m a flower demon, and you’re eating my kind in front of me. You have an evil heart!”

Zhu Yun calmly replied, “Are you finally willing to talk to me? I only pinched your face and spanked your bottom. It’s not the first time. Don’t you think it’s a little late to be shy now?”

“Stop the car!” Tang Ruorui really wanted to take out her flower cannon and blast Zhu Yun into the sky, but she couldn’t.

“What’s wrong?”

Tang Ruorui lifted her chin and said haughtily, “I’m not taking the car. I want to fly back.”

Seeing her act so arrogant and disdainful, Zhu Yun reached out and patted her on the head. Since Zhu Yun had been having the upper hand today, she had forgotten about the time she was put in her place by Tang Ruorui. So, she laughed and stroked the demon’s head, completely unafraid. “Don’t fly. Be careful, you might turn back into a cub.”

“Zhu Yun!!”

At this moment, elegance and composure were no longer Tang Ruorui’s labels. She narrowed her beautiful eyes, leaned her face close, and stared intently at Zhu Yun. When she ran her finger along Zhu Yun’s lips, Tang Ruorui sneered, “This mouth of yours is really not obedient.”

A scent flashed past Zhu Yun’s nose, and the smiling Tang Ruorui returned to her seat. While Zhu Yun was still lost in thought from her touch, Tang Ruorui was enjoying the quiet moment.

Zhu Yun was puzzled as to why Tang Ruorui had teased her just now. The words she wanted to say were on the tip of her tongue, but she found that she couldn’t make a sound.

“Are you happy? Are you surprised?”

Zhu Yun looked at Tang Ruorui and gave her a thumbs-up, silently saying, “You just wait. Tonight, it’s definitely stir-fried flowers.”

Tang Ruorui covered her eyes, self-hypnotizing, “I’m not listening, I’m not listening. It’s just a turtle chanting scriptures.”

By the time they got back to the neighborhood, Zhu Yun was still tugging at Tang Ruorui, urging her to undo the spell. She had a lot to tell Tang Ruorui.

But Tang Ruorui didn’t fall for it, which made Zhu Yun angry, and she walked ahead with a sullen face.

In Zhu Yun’s ears, the boisterous laughter of number 857 was still echoing loudly, so Zhu Yun decisively blocked number 857.

But tonight, Zhu Yun was truly unlucky. She had just dealt with 857 when a woman blocked her way, chattering on and on. Zhu Yun looked up at her.

“Oh, I didn’t expect to have a pleasant surprise today. This beautiful lady, do you want to be a celebrity? Do you want to film with popular artists? As long as you sign this contract with me, I guarantee you’ll be famous this year! Do you follow celebrities? You definitely do, so you must have had a dream of being a star, right? You won’t lose anything by signing with me. You won’t find many agents as easygoing as me. Beautiful lady, leave your contact information. We can talk another day.”

Zhu Yun’s red lips parted slightly, and she mouthed, “Get lost.”

Rongrong, who had a look of pleasant surprise on her face just a moment ago, instantly pouted in disgust. “What, she’s mute? Oh, what a shame, what a pity.”

“…”

Hey, my temper is flaring up. I’m going to hit someone!

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